We list the best free download managers, to make it simple and easy to avoid wasting time on downloads, even multiple at once, without spending a dime. These provide the ability to organize, ...

Since the beginning of July, packages with well-hidden malicious code have been available in the JavaScript package manager npm. The company Socket, which specializes in software supply chain security ...

Ten malicious packages mimicking legitimate software projects in the npm registry download an information-stealing component that collects sensitive data from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The ...

DripDropper exploits an old server security hole. After infection, DripDropper patches the hole itself. Simple patch discipline could have stopped the exploit. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: ...

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Windows 11 might be the latest version of Windows, but if you still use Windows 10 and need to "clean install" the operating system, or install or upgrade to it for the first time on an older PC, ...

The Interlock ransomware gang now uses ClickFix attacks that impersonate IT tools to breach corporate networks and deploy file-encrypting malware on devices. ClickFix is a social engineering tactic ...

A Japanese indie developer recently recounted the stressful experience of having their game repeatedly flagged as a virus, and gave some helpful information for others who might find themselves in ...

Holy UWP: It took four years of development, but WinGet has finally introduced what is likely one of its most useful features yet. The Windows-focused package manager is now compatible with Microsoft ...

A security vulnerability in the current version of WhatsApp for Windows allows Python and PHP attachments to be sent. When the recipient opens these, the scripts start automatically without any ...

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